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For hundreds of years, countless poets have sung and walked along the beautiful mountains and rivers of the motherland, and traveled through the rugged and dangerous ancient waterways, gradually forming an indelible poetry corridor in history.
This Tang Poetry Road is not only a beautiful chapter of culture and nature, but also the spiritual heritage of the Chinese nation. Xinchang is the shining pearl on this world-class cultural road.
Xinchangcheck the details
Xinchang County, located in eastern Zhejiang Province, China, boasts a history of 1,100 years. It boasts scenic spots such as the Xinchang Dafo Temple, the largest Buddha statue in Jiangnan (South China's Yangtze River Delta), the Nineteen Peaks of Chuanyan, with their peculiar peaks and rocks, the simple folk of Qintang Village, Mount Tianmu, depicted in the poem "Dreaming of Wandering on Mount Tianmu and Chanting a Farewell Song," and the picturesque Tianzhu Lake. Tobacco, tea, silk, and art have long been Xinchang's four major traditional specialties, earning it the title of "Hometown of Famous Chinese Tea," "Hometown of Chinese Osmanthus," and "Hometown of Angora Rabbits." Xinchang boasts numerous famous snacks, including renowned snacks like Xiaojingsheng (small glutinous rice cakes), spring pancakes, and taro dumplings.
Recommended month: All seasons
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This nationally recognized open temple, founded in the early Yonghe period of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, boasts a history of over 1,600 years. Surrounded by mountains and steep cliffs, the temple houses a cave Maitreya Buddha statue, carved during the Qi and Liang dynasties of the Southern Dynasties. The statue is majestic, imposing, and majestic, earning it the title "the largest Buddha statue in Jiangnan." The adjacent Thousand Buddha Monastery houses 1,075 smaller stone Buddhas, preserving the Six Dynasties style.
The Giant Buddha Grottoes and the Thousand Buddha Grottoes, one large and one small, one more and one less, are known as the "Dunhuang of Yue Kingdom".
(Photo source: Donghexing)
(Photo source: Donghexing)
Tips:
Transportation: Bus: Take bus No. 2, 6, 7, or 8 to Dafocheng Station. After entering the gate of Dafo Temple Scenic Area, the battery car fare is 5 yuan per person. The distance from the gate of the scenic area to the mountain gate of Dafo Temple is about 2.5 kilometers.
Taxi: The county seat is 0.5 km away from the Big Buddha Temple. The taxi fare within the city is 5 yuan.
Tickets:
80 yuan/person
(Children under 1.2 meters tall are free of charge; seniors over 70 years old must present valid ID to enter the park; active military personnel and people with disabilities can enter the park free of charge with valid ID; children between 1.2 and 1.5 meters tall can purchase children's tickets; seniors over 60 years old must present a valid senior citizen card or ID card to purchase half-price tickets)
Opening Hours:
06:30-17:00 (Monday-Sunday, January 1st-December 31st)
"The peaks piercing the rocks are high and vast, and the nineteen peaks are like towering lights." It is one of the magnificent Danxia landform scenic spots in my country. The nineteen peaks are named after their shapes. The peaks are similar and connected, stretching for 1.5 kilometers.
The scenic area is full of peaks, ridges, rocks, ridges, caves, streams, streams, waterfalls, pools and springs, with the scenery of mountains and waters complementing each other. It is famous for its four characteristics: elegance, seclusion, strangeness and danger.
(Photo source: Agen)
(Photo source: Agen)
Tips:
Tickets:
190 yuan
Opening Hours:
07:00-17:00 (Summer Time) (Monday to Sunday, April 10th - October 10th) 07:30-16:30 (Winter Time) (Monday to Sunday, October 11th - April 9th of the following year)
Tianzhu Lake, with a catchment area of 320,000 square kilometers and a water storage capacity of 3.05 million cubic meters, stretches over three kilometers. Its width varies from several hundred meters to a few meters, winding its way through the valley. Dragon boats and speedboats offer visitors a glimpse of the quaint power station, the majestic dam, and the surrounding scenery.
The mountains here are not high, but stacked up in layers in a staggered manner; the trees are lush, high and low, and the forest waves are surging. From time to time, a stone forest emerges from the woods, steep and rugged, with strange shapes. Sometimes one or two huge rocks emerge, like gods and beasts, so lifelike that they are amazing.
(Pictures from the Internet)
Tips:
Tickets:
60 yuan + 15 yuan for boat tour
Opening Hours:
08:00-16:30 (Monday-Sunday, January 1-December 31)
Located 45 kilometers from Xinchang County, this remote mountain village boasts only 158 households, boasting quaint, well-preserved stone houses. Home to 10 ethnic minorities, including the Miao, Dai, and Bai, the village offers a pristine, "Jiangnan Ethnic Village" far from the hustle and bustle of the city.
The village has built an ethnic customs park, an ancient village root-seeking memorial hall, a folk museum and other venues. Here you can taste authentic organic white tea and also make tofu, corn tortillas, spurs, etc. on site.
(Photo source: Knight)
Waipokeng Villagecheck the details
Waipokeng Village is located 42 kilometers southwest of Xinchang County, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province, within the Chuanyan Nineteen Peaks Scenic Area and Petrified Wood National Geopark. Entering Waipokeng Village, visitors will encounter numerous scenic attractions along the way, including Chuanyan Nineteen Peaks, the spectacular volcanic ruins, Moon Bay, Little Jiuzhaigou, and the Danxia cliffs. The journey through the village is breathtaking, with breathtaking peaks, secluded valleys, gurgling streams, and fresh air creating a refreshing and soothing experience. Waipokeng Village is a tranquil and quaint place with unique customs, simple folkways, and warm hospitality. Waipokeng Village was once extremely poor, and many residents chose to marry women from other ethnic minorities. This resulted in the formation of this ethnic village, home to 11 ethnic groups. This earned the name "Waipokeng," earning it the title of "First Ethnic Village in Jiangnan."
Recommended month: All seasons
3187 recommendations, 2925 visits
Meizhu Village is located ten kilometers southwest of Xinchang County. It was built in the Song Dynasty and is adjacent to Chengtan River to the west. The Xinjing Line passes in front of the village. It is the largest village in Meizhu Town. In ancient times, there were many plum trees here and there were settlements nearby, hence the name of the village.
The village has preserved a large number of valuable ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties and the Republic of China, including watchtowers, nunneries, ancestral temples, and houses. The beams and frames are made of huge materials, the pavilions are spacious, the eaves are carved, the window panes are patterned, and the carvings are gorgeous and unique in style. It can be called a folk architectural sculpture art museum.
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It belongs to Nanming Street, Xinchang County, located at the western foot of Banzhu Mountain of Tianmu Mountain, next to National Highway 104, 15 kilometers away from the county seat. It is an important node on the Tang Poetry Road and is also known as the "Gateway to Tianmu Mountain".
Banzhu, a prominent village on the ancient post roads connecting Tianmu, Tiantai, and Linhai, boasts a rich history and profound cultural heritage. Numerous ancient relics, including well-preserved landmarks such as the ancient post road, Luoma Bridge, Sima Hui Temple, and the Zhang Family Ancestral Hall, exude a timeless charm.
(Photo source: Yu Qiaoyun)
[Gongshan Foot - Qingliang Temple - Zhuangshan Natural Village, Ru'ao Town - Tianmu Sanchong Ridge - Zhulu Natural Village, Ru'ao Town - Huishuling Village, Ru'ao Town - Bajiaoshan Natural Village - Huiyeling Village, Ru'ao Town - Banzhu Village]
In the fifth year of Chongzhen in the Ming Dynasty (1632), Xu Xiake entered Xinchang from Wannian Temple in Tiantai, traveled to Tianmu Mountain, Huishuling, Banzhupu and other places, and recorded his investigation experience. The Xiake Ancient Trail got its name from this.
From Tiantai Wannian Temple, you can climb the high ridge behind the temple, where you will see flowers lining the road. You can also climb the boundary marker between the two places to admire the Tianmu Sea of Clouds. Then you can pass through Dizang Temple and enter Xinchang County, go down to Qingliang Temple, and go directly to Banzhu Village. All the way down the valley, you will see clear streams and waterfalls, which makes you feel like you are in a paradise.
(Pictures from the Internet)
[Qianzhang Yougu - Shixiakeng Village, Dongming Township - Dongfengkeng Village, Dongming Township - Shimenkeng Natural Village - Daotuoxue - Shizi Rock - Tongtianfanzhen - Xiazhou Village, Chengnan Township - Hanfei Village, Chengnan Township]
Along the Hanfei River, there is a twenty-mile quiet stream, and the Danxia wind hums softly all the way. There are green mountains and lush trees on both sides, and waterfalls like silk. Walking along the riverside, there is a large canyon sandwiched between the two peaks, which is deep and beautiful.
(Photo source: Yu Di)
(Photo source: Yu Di)
At the bottom of the valley lies the Hanfei River, with Danxia and red rocks all the way, towering cliffs a thousand feet high, surging and undulating. Two peaks are sandwiched between a thousand-foot deep canyon, and the scenery is breathtakingly beautiful.
(Photo source: Yu Di)
(Photo source: Yu Di)
The famous Xinchang Omega Bend, where the Hanfei River winds through, is quite spectacular. It is a good time to set out for hiking and go all the way down to the bottom of the valley.
[Qingbaishi Village in Dashiju Town, a village in Xiaojiang Town, a village in Gushan Village in Xiaojiang Town, a village in Yandanchi Village in Dashiju Town]
The Yanbang Ancient Road was once the only way for salt merchants to smuggle salt. Starting from Qingbaishi Village in Dashiju, the ancient road ascends the mountain, crosses the ridge, and descends past Shangchenshan Village to reach Shuilianjian, where Zhu Daoqian, the founder of the Prajnaparamita school of Buddhism and a renowned scholar in the Eastern Jin Dynasty, once lived in seclusion for 30 years. It was also the retreat of Gu Huan, a renowned Taoist scholar in the Southern Qi Dynasty.
The whole route is full of beautiful scenery, with alternating water and land routes, making it one of the classic routes for hikers.
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Walking along the stream, due to the influence of the mountain, you have to cross the stream eighteen times, either at shallows or at anchor, creating the so-called "Nine Bends and Eighteen Crossings".
(Photo source: Xuelian)
(Photo source: Xuelian)
(Photo source: Xuelian)
Today, the Tang Poetry Road connects the natural essence of eastern Zhejiang and presents this profound culture and the unique local natural landscape to us.
The beautiful poems chanted by poets continue to embellish this landscape painting; the cultural heritage of the Chinese nation will also remain fresh over time.
